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I don't like cars overall - but I like working on them - I took mechanics in high school. I wore coveralls over a dress. I love the smell of a shop. I also get a kick out of getting a truck to start when a guy can't. That's about as far as it goes. I think I am a lousy driver. So - pulling wrenches is fun!

I grew up in a rural-remote area and we relied on wild meat. I went on hunting trips with my dad - I love the forest. He never let me get into the guns, though - he tried to get my brother interested. My brother, however, loved sewing machines and electronics. Computers were emerging and my brother loved his vic-24. I think that is right?

I wonder how it is for us who are middle-aged and older compared to younger women? Do you guys think it is harder to be from our generation and not fitting the female-gender-expected behaviors and interests? Maybe even cultural, regional, and educational expectations? I was listening to some younger women in class and in some ways it almost seems vogue to recapture the 'romantic' notions of gender stereotypes - but overall, I wonder if they get grief for non-stereotypical interests. I think most people would accept a woman becoming an astronaut today, for example - in my day - at least where I am from - that was a ridiculous notion.

Interesting topic.

LM

I know this preteen girl with some kind of ASD, and when I first saw her, I thought she was male. She dresses boyish clothing, in darker clothing than most girls and baggier clothing, wears boyish shoes, wears boy hats, and when she goes swimming, she wears boy shorts and a tee. I was surprised at the extremity of her masculine appearance, but not surprised that it exists. I've felt androgynous to the point where people would question my sexuality when I was growing up. This was probably because of my appearance and interests. I'm sure it's very common among female aspies to have male interests. I liked math, physics, and sports, and preferred to talk to boys. But unlike her, when I was younger I did try to be girly, but worried less about keeping up my appearance than most girls my age.

I never considered myself really a tomboy but I sorta have a girl and a guy side but I didnt really know that until I was around 19. I didnt have any friends till I was 18. See I always just followed what my mom told me and I tried making friends with girls but I didnt care for the friendships as much. And then I went to college and to my surprise I found myself gravitating towards the guys. I like girly stuff but Im a very far cry from a girly girl. I feel like my girly side was very artificially created. Like if I was born a guy, I would not be girly at all, Id probably just end up looking like an asexual, nerdy, aspie guy whos addicted to computers.

I like some 'guy stuff'...Like Pokemon (if you can count that?)...and Soul Eater...and climbing trees and....powwwer. I love powerful pokemon, too...heehee~<3

Dragons would also count [s]and they are kind of my favorite animal now[/s].

Its all shallow stereo types, though.

I used to always refer to myself as having the "most testosterone of any woman I know".
I love powertools, DIY home projects, fixing stuff, computers, technology, etc.
would wear the same New Balance sneakers for a year or more, and then buy a new similar pair and do it again.
T-shirt and jeans was my uniform.
I'd buy really cute dress up outfits, but would never wear them.. same for makeup.
Wash and wear was my hairstyle.
I say used to..because this year my resolution is to wear nice outfits out of the house. so...I have so far.
Makeup??errr...maybe 3 times since Jan.. lolz
I'm trying!! !
I dont' see a need unless I'm on a date.. I dunno.

While I was trying to emulate my sister growing up I did dress a lot like a boy and really wanted to hang out with boys, but I really wouldn't call myself a tomboy because that implies "toughness" and in a lot of ways I'm really not especially emotionally. Now a days I do wear clothes that are considered "feminine", but I don't wear them for that reason I just happen to like them. I also like jewelry, but rarely wear makeup. I guess I'm sort of a hodge podge. Almost all of my friends are guys because I get along best with them and they have similar interests with me like DnD and videogames. It actually makes it really frustrating at my university dorm because there are no co-ed floors and all the girls ever want to do is watch chick flicks or the bachelor which I hate. I don't know how most guys can date women when most of them don't share common interests. Societal norms today prevent men from having a makeover, watching chick flicks or doing anything that is "girly" and while I would like this to change it is up to women to bridge the gap and try doing things that boys are interested in because we won't have social consequences as a result.

When I was little I was mostly with boys because we had the same humour and girls thought I was strange and childish. I´ve also always liked sports (esp. soccer, hockey), fantasy, history, technical stuff and so on. I don´t really have a problem being a female but I don´t like what being a female "represents" and I don´t really see myself as one.

Sometimes I don´t want my breasts because they represent something that I´m really not. I´ve thought of surgery, but then I don´t want them taken away completely, just making them smaller because there are (few) times when I like them too. That said, I don´t mind them but I wouldn´t be so sad if I didn´t have them.

I'm 14. My wardrobe consists of gender neutral clothes, a few girl polos, and a guy polo. I have never liked girly clothes, I always liked to borrow my brothers clothes.

I had dolls, but all I ever used them for was to pretend that they had some weird condition. I was a strange kid (still am a strange kid.)

Not a girly girl by any means (hate dresses and heels) but I love colours like pink and purple. I like wearing make up but not in spring due to allergies so I try not to wear it. I love horror movies and can't stand chick flicks. Have to say I'm a bit of everything.

This sounds exactly like me in so many ways. I used to play with boys because I liked how they were complete jerks and kept pushing me because I could be a jerk back and I wouldn't get judged like I would will girls. I played with cars and dinosaurs with my younger brothers, and never have been into "girl colours" or "girl clothes". I don't fit into either gender, but I found it easier to get along with boys.

For years I always thought I was 'boyish' because I grew up in an all male household, so that was what I understood. Now I see a lot of it is also likely due to my Aspergers.

I had mostly male friends growing up (I just relate much better to guys), the only two girls I have been good friends with are not girly girls, and would never expect me to go shopping, or sit there painting my nails and gossiping. I would prefer more male friends now, but it is seen as suspicious when you are married, even when your intentions are purely friendly.

I hate make up, and fussiness. I probably wear make up about once every five years, and then someone has to do it for me, I have no clue.

Most of the time I just wear comfortable clothing and shoes, I don't mind a dress in summer, it keeps me cool. But often I will wear shorts - after all I am likely to climb a tree or something equally random. My hair is shoulder length, but 99% of the time it is pulled back into a messy bun, out of the way.

I studied engineering, and I play ice hockey (with guys). But I did also do ballet, and I love looking at pretty dresses (even if I know I won't wear them due to sensory issues).

Once in a blue moon I put on a pretty dress and high heels just for fun, and to prove I am a girl. The looks from the people who are used to the 'everyday' me are classic

I've come to despise the term 'tom-boy' or any other term that tells others how to act or what to like or what to wear, solely based on gender. Why does it have to be this way? Nobody views me as female, despite having some very feminine qualities. They only see my masculant side and it frustrates me so much. Why can't I dress comfortably and like cool things that are apparently for males? I apparently can't act crazy and funny without being viewed as 'manly' when I do in fact, have feminine qualities. I just, really hate it. I am incapable of being anything but myself and yet I am labeled as 'tom-boy' >->

There was a lady who practiced mma strikes with me even though she had broken ribs. She was the one who wanted to be my partner, and only told me after we began. Instant respect, she was like the iron lady or something for that time at mma class. There was an equally tough lady that was married (I think) but wanted to learn mma so she could protect her little boy. I enjoy it when women take these things to interest, it makes me warm inside, and almost makes me look up to them (they were older than me). All in all they were very attractive and kind, and still very much ladies. I dislike tom boy too, such a stupid term.

When I was a girl, I took an interest in a lot of things that boys liked. They included TMNT, Transformers, Hot Wheels, and video games. As I got older, I lost interest in some of these things and took up more feminine interests. However, I still do some tomboyish things once in a while such as play the aforementioned video games and watch some TV shows made for men.